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gvpB

Gene
gvpB
Protein
Gas vesicle structural protein B
Organism
Bacillus megaterium
Length
88 amino acids
Function
Gas vesicles are small, hollow, gas filled protein structures that are found in several microbial planktonic microorganisms. They allow the positioning of the organism at the favorable depth for growth. GvpA type proteins form the essential core of the structure.
Similarity
Belongs to the gas vesicle protein type A family.
Mass
9.618 kDa
Sequence
MSIQKSTNSSSLAEVIDRILDKGIVIDAFARVSVVGIEILTIEARVVIASVDTWLRYAEAVGLLRDDVEENGLPERSNSSEGQPRFSI